A FACET-STEMMED GILT DECORATED WINE GLASS OF JAMES GILES TYPE

A FACET-STEMMED GILT DECORATED WINE GLASS OF JAMES GILES TYPELATE 18TH CENTURYThe round funnel bowl decorated with fruiting vine, on facetted stem and conical foot, 15.5cm highJames Giles (1718-1780) independent London decorator of bought-in ceramics and glass including Worcester porcelain. Facet-stemmed wine glasses are generally thought to be from the last quarter of the 18th century and Giles is recorded as bankrupt in 1774 so this might be from another independent London decorator. From a private Gloucestershire Collection. Condition Report: No damage detected.Condition Report Disclaimer